A Sheet Metal Laser Cutter turns flat sheet into accurate blanks without any tooling, which is why it suits both one-off parts and repeat batches equally well. Supplied to agricultural machinery, this Sheet Metal Laser Cutter is configured with a 12 kW fibre source for 25 mm plate. CNC fibre laser cutting with automatic nesting and height sensing is carried out on equipment that holds ±0.1 mm across a full shift, not only on a first piece.
Tolerance is applied where it does work rather than across the whole drawing. Critical features are held to ±0.1 mm, non-critical dimensions follow the general machining tolerance, and the difference is stated in the quotation rather than discovered later.
Specification
| Process | Cnc fibre laser cutting with automatic nesting and height sensing |
|---|---|
| Material / configuration | a 12 kW fibre source for 25 mm plate |
| Size / capacity | positioning accuracy of ±0.05 mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.1 mm |
| Surface finish | clean cut edge, dross-free on thin gauge |
| Application | sheet metal laser cutter for agricultural machinery |
| Inspection | Dimensional report, material certificate, first article report on request |
| Lead time | 7–15 working days for samples, 3–4 weeks for production |
| Minimum order | 1 piece for prototypes, from 50 pieces for production pricing |
Manufacturing process
Work is carried out with CNC fibre laser cutting with automatic nesting and height sensing. Tooling, speeds and fixturing are recorded with the part number, so a repeat order starts from a proven process instead of a fresh setup.
Material is purchased against a certificate and checked on receipt, so the composition is known before any cutting starts. Work in progress is identified by part number and operation, and the finished parts are deburred, cleaned and protected before they leave the machine area.
Typical applications
Most of the work supplied in this category falls into the following examples.
- Machine guards and access panels.
- Enclosure panels and brackets.
- Chassis and frame plates.
- Architectural and decorative screens.
- Equipment racks and shelves.
Quality control and documentation
Critical features are measured on calibrated equipment in a controlled room, and the results are filed with the job so that a repeat order can be compared with the first.
Material certificates to EN 10204 3.1, dimensional reports and first article inspection reports are issued with the shipment where the application requires them. Calibration dates and measurement uncertainty are recorded alongside every result.
Ordering, lead time and packaging
Packaging is specified by the part: individual protection for finished surfaces, separation for assemblies, and export crating with a packing list for shipment.
Frequently asked questions
What thickness can a fibre laser cut?
A 3 kW source cuts up to 12 mm carbon steel and 6 mm stainless steel cleanly; 6 kW reaches 20 mm carbon steel, and 12 kW sources handle 25 mm plate in production.
Is there a heat affected zone?
Yes, but it is small: typically 0.1 to 0.3 mm on the cut edge, and it is removed by a light grind where the part is welded or fatigue loaded afterwards.
How long does delivery take?
Sample parts are typically shipped in 7 to 15 working days after drawing approval. Production batches run 3 to 4 weeks depending on quantity, finishing and inspection requirements.
Drawings are reviewed for manufacturability before quotation, and any feature that adds cost without adding function is pointed out at that stage rather than after the parts are made.
